Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping
Job Description
About the position
The Environmental Services Housekeeper plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the hospital. This position supports infection prevention, patient satisfaction, and overall facility safety by following established cleaning procedures and safety guidelines. This is an entry-level role, and training is provided. The Environmental Services department consists of three shifts: 1ST (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Every Other Weekend), 2nd (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM), and 3rd (6:00 PM – 2:30 AM or 7:00 PM – 3:30 AM). As an Environmental Services Housekeeper, your day focuses on keeping the hospital clean, safe, and welcoming. You’ll clean and disinfect patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas while removing trash and soiled linens and properly disposing of waste. You’ll restock supplies like soap, paper products, and hand sanitizer, respond to spills or special cleaning requests, and safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment as trained. Throughout your shift, you’ll communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and staff, report any maintenance or safety concerns, and follow all infection control and hospital safety policies. You’ll also take part in safety huddles, training, and department meetings, and help with other duties as needed to support hospital operations.
Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas
- Remove trash and soiled linens
- Properly dispose of waste
- Restock supplies like soap, paper products, and hand sanitizer
- Respond to spills or special cleaning requests
- Safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment as trained
- Communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and staff
- Report any maintenance or safety concerns
- Follow all infection control and hospital safety policies
- Take part in safety huddles, training, and department meetings
- Help with other duties as needed to support hospital operations
Requirements
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Positive attitude and ability to work well with others
Nice-to-haves
Prior housekeeping or cleaning experience helpful but not required
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package